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She’s Strictly A Female, Female

I saw a fascinating British documentary called Supersize She.  The movie chronicled the efforts of a professional woman bodybuilder named Joanna to be #1 in her sport. Everything was great until the interviewer asked about steroid use.  That’s when Joanna … Continue reading

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Contract Law 401: Negotiating With God

I recently posted about my near-death experience while flying.  My cousin Ed, a noted quipster, responded with a joke about a billionaire in a similar circumstance who made a deal with God to give away half his wealth if he … Continue reading

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I Am A Worrywart; Is That A Bad Thing?

I worry too much.  My husband often tells me that.  But there’s nothing like a near-death experience to put things in perspective. My 2 daughters and I were on a flight into Chicago last Saturday.  Weather was bad on the … Continue reading

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Somewhere Under The Rainbow

While flipping through a glossy new-car brochure, I came across a vehicle colored Champagne Sand.   The implication was that I (and a fantasy companion) could be sipping champagne on a smooth, sandy beach if only we had this car to … Continue reading

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Let Them Eat Cake

  The ideal kitchen, shown on my favorite channel, HGTV, has granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. So of course, when our refrigerator died, I really wanted to go with stainless. Unfortunately, stainless is a lot pricier than white. Looking … Continue reading

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Throwing In The Towel

Note to self:  After blogging, be sure to switch into “Normal World” mode before venturing forth. The local YMCA lobby has a circular front desk.  After you swipe your membership card at the 3 o’clock position, you pass through the gate and … Continue reading

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When Did Kids Start Getting Botox Instead Of The Character-Building Haircut?

I heard on the news recently about a woman who gave her 8-year-old daughter Botox injections.  Botox!  This comes on the heels of the announcement that Abercrombie & Fitch is now selling push-up bra tops for little girls.   What is … Continue reading

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I Suffer From Post Traumatic Bra Stress Disorder

I read an article recently about an entrepreneur whose chain of bra shops is rapidly expanding across the country.  Her stores emphasize measuring and custom fitting for each woman. As I read, my hands started shaking.  I broke into a … Continue reading

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Earning the Respect of My Fellow WordPress Bloggers Has Me Humbled

I must be doing something right.  I don’t mean to brag, but I’m really raking in the comments lately.  Here’s just a sampling, along with my replies:  lv monogram vernis enthused: “Your place is normally valueble in my opinion. I … Continue reading

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Because It Was a Cold And Rainy Day

I woke up full of energy this morning.   With a to-do list that would have stymied a lesser woman, I knew I would have no problem knocking it out over my lunch hour and after work: But it was cold and rainy … Continue reading

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